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r �BOOK I` OEJ The ORC report also contained two comments listed below.' In contrast to objections, comments cannot form the basis of a non-compliance determination. These comments, however, do indicate DCA findings that should be addressed. 1.) Although Coastal Management Element (CME) Policy 5.1 references a definition for coastal construction that may be applicable to coastal high hazard areas, the reference to Rule 9J- 5.003(19), F.A.C., may be incorrect. It appears that the intent of CME Policy 5.1 is to address the coastal high hazard areas of the County. Therefore, CME Policy 5.1 would be improved if Rule 9J-5.003(17), F.A.C., which is the definition of"coastal high hazard areas," was referenced. 2.) The County indicates that Economic Development Element (EDE) Policy 7.2 will be moved to EDE Objective 2. However, the County does not assign a new policy number to EDE Policy 7.2 to reflect the proposed change. In this section, an analysis of the proposed changes by element will be provided, including a discussion of the county's response to DCA's ORC Report and the consistency of the amendment with the comprehensive plan. For.policies being recommended for revision, new text is identified by a double underlinC, while deleted text is identified by a evikeew Due to significant changes in many of the policies of the Economic Development Element, the double underline and strikeout method was not used to illustrate recommended changes; instead, revised polices are provided entirely. Policy 5.1 has been revised to correct a citation to the Florida Administration Code (FAC). As shown below, the original policy referred to Department of Community Affairs Rule 9J-5(3)(cX3). In the re%ised policy, the citation has been corrected to refer to the rules 9J-5.003(17) and 9J-5.012, F.A.C.. Proposed Action: REVISE POLICY Policy 5 1- In accordance with Department of Community Affairs Rule 9J -5(3)(c)(3) rules 9J- 5.003071 and 91-5.011 F.A_C. , the county hereby designates the "Coastal High -Hazard Area" (CHHA) as identified in the Treasure Coastal Regional Planning Council Hurricane Evacuation Studv (1994). Figure 9.22 of this element is hereby adopted as the county's CHHA designation map. In total, nineteen policies are being recommended for revision, and another nineteen policies are being recommended for deletion. These recommended changes to the policies of the Economic Development Element will result in policies that are more specific, policies that can be implemented, and an overall improved comprehensive plan element. Many of the policies of the Economic Development Element are the responsibility of the Economic Development Division of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. Those policies primarily address marketing activities. Based on the Economic Development Division's experience over the last two years of marketing the county's economic development potential, it was the Economic Development Division's recommendation to revise some of the Economic Development Element's policies so that the Economic Development Division's role would be better defined and so that the Economic Development Division could have more latitude in their marketing activities. Policies such as I A define the role and the actions required of the Economic Development Division. In revising these polices, the Economic Development Division's role and required actions will be better defined. SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 -54-